Steve Marshall

The U.S. Supreme Court denied Alabama's request to stay a lower court ruling that found the state's nitrogen gas execution protocol unconstitutional, blocking Jeffery Lee's scheduled execution. Lee was convicted of two 1998 murders, but his death sentence was imposed by a judge despite a jury's life imprisonment recommendation. The court's decision upheld concerns about the protocol's potential for causing pain, though it did not issue written opinions.

Alabama seeks to execute Jeffery Lee using lethal injection after a court blocked his nitrogen hypoxia execution. The state requested a death warrant via lethal injection, citing that the nitrogen method was the only prohibited approach, while Lee’s legal team has not yet commented.

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld lower court rulings that declared Alabama’s nitrogen gas execution protocol unconstitutional, blocking the state from proceeding with Jeffery Lee’s execution. Alabama’s attorney general and governor expressed disappointment, while Lee’s attorneys argued the decision affirmed the jury’s original life sentence recommendation.

The Alabama Attorney General's Office threatened legal action against six companies distributing abortion-inducing medication, citing Alabama's near-total abortion ban. The office referenced a controversial study from a conservative think tank and acknowledged the action might inadvertently publicize access points for abortion pills.

A federal judge permanently blocked Alabama from executing Jeffrey Lee using nitrogen gas, ruling it unconstitutional under the Eighth Amendment's ban on cruel and unusual punishment. The judge allowed Alabama to use alternative methods like lethal injection or the electric chair but barred nitrogen gas, which opponents argue causes conscious suffocation. Alabama's attorney general is appealing the decision, which may reach the U.S. Supreme Court.

A federal judge permanently blocked Alabama from executing Jeffery Lee using nitrogen gas, ruling the method unconstitutional. The judge noted Alabama could use lethal injection, the electric chair, or a firing squad instead, with the state considering next steps including an appeal.

The Supreme Court allowed Alabama to use a congressional map favoring Republicans, blocking a lower court ruling that the map discriminates against Black people. The map, adopted three years ago, includes only one majority-Black district among seven, and the decision aligns with efforts to maintain a House majority. The ruling follows a recent Supreme Court decision that weakened the federal Voting Rights Act.

Alabama officials filed an emergency application with the U.S. Supreme Court to block a lower court's order requiring the use of a court-ordered congressional map, arguing the 2023 map was not racially discriminatory. A three-judge panel previously ruled the map unconstitutional under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, citing intentional racial bias.

Alabama's Republican leadership has asked the Supreme Court to use a congressional map favoring GOP candidates, despite a lower court ruling that the plan intentionally discriminates against Black voters. The state seeks to replace a court-ordered map with one drawn by lawmakers, which creates only one Black-majority district in a state where 27% of residents are Black. The appeal follows a Supreme Court ruling in a Louisiana case that weakened the Voting Rights Act, enabling Republican efforts to reshape districts in Southern states.

Alabama Rep. Barry Moore and ex-Navy SEAL Jared Hudson will face off in a runoff for Alabama's Republican Senate primary scheduled for June 16. Attorney General Steve Marshall was shut out despite his long tenure in elected office, unable to compete against Hudson's rising popularity and Trump's endorsement of Moore. The seat became open when Sen. Tommy Tuberville announced he would run for governor instead of seeking reelection.

Two Democrats, Everett Wess and Dakarai Lariett, are competing for the Democratic nomination to replace Sen. Tommy Tuberville in Alabama, while Republicans Rep. Barry Moore and Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall will face off in a runoff. The Democratic candidates face an uphill battle in the deeply red state.

Two Democrats, Everett Wess and Dakarai Lariett, are running to replace Sen. Tommy Tuberville in Alabama, but face an uphill battle against Republican candidates, including Rep. Barry Moore and Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall. The Democratic nomination will be decided on June 16. President Donald Trump has endorsed Rep. Barry Moore.

The Alabama Senate primaries are taking place, with Republican Rep. Barry Moore leading the crowded GOP primary. The election aims to replace outgoing Sen. Tommy Tuberville on November's ballot. Other candidates include state Attorney General Steve Marshall and newcomer Jared Hudson.

Alabama's Attorney General Steve Marshall has filed a Supreme Court challenge to overturn a prior ruling on redistricting, which could have national implications for Democrats' attempts to gain seats in the US House. The case is related to a recent Louisiana ruling and affects Alabama's congressional districts. A favorable decision could allow Alabama to use its own maps.

Alabama's Attorney General Steve Marshall filed a Supreme Court challenge to overturn a prior ruling that limited Republicans in redistricting, citing a recent Louisiana case that raised questions about the court's previous ruling. The decision could have national implications for Democrats' attempts to gain seats in the US House. Alabama leaders argue that the decision conflicts with Supreme Court precedent affecting their state.

Alabama's congressional map is pending a US Supreme Court decision, with Governor Kay Ivey signing legislation to demand special primary elections if the court allows the state to use its approved district lines. The state is pressing the Supreme Court to take action, citing lawful policy goals. A federal court denied an emergency motion for a stay in the case.

Alabama's congressional map is pending a US Supreme Court decision, with Governor Kay Ivey signing legislation to prepare for potential special primary elections. The state is seeking to utilize its 2023 congressional map, which has been blocked by a federal court. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall will continue to fight for the state's right to use the map.